Ann VanderMeer’s Tenure as ‘Weird Tales’ Editor Ends

Ann VanderMeer is reporting that she will no longer be editing Weird Tales. The entire current staff of the magazine was dropped when it was purchased by Marvin Kaye, who intends to edit the magazine beginning with issue #360.

From Ann:

I am very sad to have to tell you that my editorship at Weird Tales, which has included one Hugo Award win and three Hugo Award nominations, is about to come to an end. The publisher, John Betancourt of Wildside Press, is selling the magazine to Marvin Kaye. Kaye is buying the magazine because he wants to edit it himself. He will not be retaining the staff from my tenure. I wish him the best with the different direction he wants to pursue, including his first, Cthulhu-themed issue. The current issue of Weird Tales is #358, just published. My last issue will be #359, which Kaye plans to publish in February of next year. Other stories I bought will be published in various issues thereafter.

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It was a great ride, but now it’s over. I am still dedicated to seeking out the best of weird fiction wherever it is and bringing it to you. I just won’t be doing that under the Weird Tales masthead anymore.

We certainly wish Ann the best and applaud her accomplishments and her positive attitude.